Campbell police discover methamphetamine laboratory

Campbell police busted a methamphetamine laboratory for the first time in more than a year on Jan. 19.

Methamphetamine labs are rare in Campbell, according to Sgt. Gary Berg of the Campbell Police Dept.

"Methamphetamine has been an issue for a while. I don't see any trends that indicate it's becoming more prevalent in the city," Berg said.

On Jan. 19 at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Campbell police responded to a report of an attempted burglary at an apartment on the 800 block of Sobrato Lane. One of the residents of the apartment told police that he saw someone try to open the window to his roommate's room.

Officers determined that the resident's roommate was on probation for drug related charges. Based on the provisions of the probation status, police were able to search the apartment, according to a press release issued by the Campbell police.

Inside the room, officers found what appeared to be a small-scale methamphetamine conversion lab, controlled substances and other drug paraphernalia, according to the release. The apartment was evacuated and the Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team clandestine laboratory response team removed the chemicals and controlled substances from the apartment.

More than a pound of crystal methamphetamine was found inside the apartment. Berg described the amount as "significant."

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"Most people we arrest for [having methamphetamine] is a lot of times less than a gram," he explained. "Personal use of methamphetamine is pretty small quantities."

As of Jan. 21, no arrests had been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact Campbell investigators at 408.871.5190. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408.947.7867.